Together we protect endangered local varieties
We support agricultural and local genetic resources
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40 million euros loss for Bulgarian farmers and food independence
07.10.2026 Sofia The Strategic Plan for Rural Development includes intervention II.A.5. "Protection of endangered local varieties important for agriculture" with 40 million euros [1]. The same intervention is also planned in other European Union member states. But there is a difference. In other countries, the money is used for its intended purpose, the old varieties...
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Invitation to convene a General Meeting of the "PoleRani Association" in September
On September 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., a General Meeting of the PoleRani Association will be held in Sofia. The meeting will discuss changes to the Association's Statute, changes to the composition of the Management Board, and adoption of an updated version of the Statute.
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The origin of cultivated plants in Bulgarian lands
Lecture by Eng. Dr. Svetla Nikolova from the Embroidery Festival in Svishtov 27.06.2026.
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The seeds in the research field
Some of the treasures – the heirloom seeds that we have collected from all over the country – are already in the ground. The first sowing was yesterday and the volunteers in Plovdiv, with joy and inspiration, carefully sowed seed by seed directly into the ground. A little patience and we will show you the first sprouted seeds. The most joyful will be the donors of the seeds. Those who…
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Sebastiao Saldago
Sebastião Salgado, the renowned Brazilian photographer whose powerful black-and-white images captured the dignity of human labor and the fragility of nature, passed away on May 23, 2025 at the age of 81. A photographer whose work spanned the globe and crossed the boundaries between photojournalism, social commentary, and environmental advocacy, Salgado's life and career were defined by his tireless dedication to...
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October 7, 2026
40 million euros loss for Bulgarian farmers and food independence
07.10.2026 Sofia The Strategic Plan for Rural Development includes intervention II.A.5. "Preservation of endangered local varieties important for agriculture"„Read -
August 10, 2026
Invitation to convene a General Meeting of the "PoleRani Association" in September
On September 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Sofia, a General Meeting of the PoleRani Association will be held. The meeting will include:Read -
July 13, 2026
The origin of cultivated plants in Bulgarian lands
Lecture by Eng. Dr. Svetla Nikolova from the Embroidery Festival in Svishtov 27.06.2026.Read -
April 7, 2026
The seeds in the research field
Some of the treasures – the heirloom seeds we have collected from all over the country – are already in the ground. The first sowing was yesterday and the volunteers in Plovdiv withRead -
April 7, 2026
Sebastiao Saldago
Sebastião Salgado, the renowned Brazilian photographer whose powerful black-and-white images captured the dignity of human labor and the fragility of nature, left us on May 23, 2025.Read -
April 7, 2026Preparing tomato and pepper seedlings from PoleRani
The collected local and traditional varieties began their journey at the PoleRani research base. From seed to seed! We described them in special software so that we knowRead